Berala Postcode
New South Wales
Berala is a suburb in New South Wales, situated around 17 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Berala is 2141, and the telephone area code is 02.
According to the 2021 Census, Berala has a population of 8,757 (4,554 males, 4,202 females). The median age is 37 years.
The median weekly household income in Berala is $1,552, with a median personal income of $595 per week.
The median weekly rent is $380 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,000.
In terms of birthplace, 64% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Vietnam (749), Other countries (353), and Philippines (277).
21.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 72.5% speak another language.
The employment rate in Berala shows 3,207 people employed (1,644 full-time, 946 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 9.2%.
The most common occupations are professionals (640), clerical & admin (269), and community & personal service (209).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Berala has an IRSAD score of 940 placing it in decile 3 (disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Berala covers an area of 2.1 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 4116 persons per km².
Statistically, Berala sits within the Auburn area, part of the broader Sydney - Parramatta region. It falls under the Parramatta local government area.
The federal electorate for Berala is Watson (Inner Metropolitan).
The 2141 postcode is shared by Berala along with Lidcombe, Lidcombe North and Rookwood.
Berala Details
| Postcode | 2141 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 8,757 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,552/week |
| Median Personal Income | $595/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $380 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 3.0 persons |
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Population Density | 4116/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,736 |
| Completed Year 12 | 50.0% |
| Australian Citizens | 69.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 30 (0.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -33.8749 |
| Longitude | 151.0307 |
| Distance from Sydney | 17 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Parramatta |
| Area (SA3) | Auburn |
| Local Government | Parramatta |
| Federal Electorate | Watson |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 1,365 (15.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,142 (13.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,699 (30.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,280 (26.0%) |
| 65+ years | 1,278 (14.6%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 316 (3.6%) |
| Diabetes | 237 (2.7%) |
| Asthma | 191 (2.2%) |
| Arthritis | 149 (1.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 136 (1.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 77 (0.9%) |
| Cancer | 60 (0.7%) |
| Dementia | 17 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 354 (13.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,071 (40.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 829 (31.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 410 (15.4%) |